Joseph A. Berquist serves as Chief Executive Officer and President of Quaker Houghton Corp., a global leader in industrial process fluids and chemical technologies serving manufacturing industries. Appointed to this role effective May 1, 2021, Berquist oversees the company's strategic direction, operations, and growth initiatives worldwide. With over two decades of executive experience in legal, operational, and commercial leadership, he has been instrumental in navigating the successful merger of Quaker Chemical and Houghton International in 2019, creating a premier platform for sustainable industrial solutions. Berquist joined Quaker Chemical in 2011 as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, advancing rapidly to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Quaker, he held senior legal roles at Airgas, Inc., as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, and at McKesson Corporation, along with experience in private practice. His tenure has driven significant achievements, including record financial performance, expanded market share in key sectors like aerospace, automotive, and mining, and a strong commitment to ESG principles, such as reducing carbon emissions and advancing circular economy practices. Under Berquist's leadership, Quaker Houghton continues to innovate with cutting-edge fluid technologies that enhance efficiency and sustainability for customers globally. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame (B.A.) and Villanova University School of Law (J.D.), he is recognized for his strategic vision and ability to foster a culture of excellence and collaboration across the organization's 10,000+ employees spanning more than 25 countries.